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A real estate investment and development firm, Coldwater Capital got its start in 2016. Building on their entrepreneurial successes, the owners pursued funding startups and quickly found a niche. Rather than paying with quarters for a car wash, Coldwater Capital saw the benefit of a mobile payment service. They developed the Coinless app and now […]

Real estate development is a complicated and often risky process. It can take years to bring a project to life, and there are plenty of obstacles that can pop up along the way. In February 2021, Murray City was faced with many proposed developments. The city enacted a six-month moratorium on mixed-use projects to study […]

FOCUS Engineering and Surveying is excited to announce the opening of a new office in Meridian, Idaho. The expansion stems from our vision of growing and developing a strong team dedicated to providing a better experience for our clients. “It is the success of our clients and our drive to help them be successful that […]

Client: Ivory Development and Perry Development  Location: Herriman, Utah Project Duration: 2017–Present Services: Site Civil Design, Transportation, Land Planning, Landscape and Irrigation, Surveying, Construction Staking   Hidden Oaks is a master-planned community adjacent to Butterfield Canyon comprised of 823 homes. FOCUS was involved with the master planning, which included the realignment of Butterfield Creek, and […]

Ensuring accurate property lines for Utah developers, landowners, and municipalities Because land surveying establishes boundaries and mapping, it’s an essential part of land development and ownership. The techniques and methods to map and measure land date back to the ancient Egyptians. Over the centuries, the tools and technologies to divide land and obtain measurements have […]

Every FOCUS team is crucial to our work, but the survey team sets everything up for success. Their hard work, enthusiasm, and love for their job makes them not only remarkable experts, but a pleasure to work with. We’re grateful for their precise, detailed eyes and methods, ensuring each project starts off smoothly. Name: Justin […]

Updated standards help Utah surveyors provide accurate project insights Whether an existing building or new commercial site, FOCUS surveyors know an accurate survey is critical to project success. We utilize state-of-the-art equipment to provide precise information for clients who may be acquiring, selling, or lending in a commercial real estate transaction. Our experience also extends […]

Tim Atwood became interested in Surveying through his father-in-law, a Surveyor. And now, Tim is making moves here at FOCUS. After less than two years as a Survey Rodman, Tim was recently promoted to a Crew Chief. As part of this new role, Tim mentors his direct reports to maximize their potential while also providing […]

Creating Utah Surveying and CAD Pre-Apprenticeship Opportunities When Mark Mataya approached general manager Ron Paul about providing career training opportunities in engineering and surveying career paths, it didn’t take long for Ron and the Focus Engineering & Surveying management to jump on board. Mark is the adult education program manager at Entrada High School and […]